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Feline Aging & How it Affects Your Cat's Brain

Unfortunately, symptoms of old age are inevitable in both humans and our feline friends. In fact, according to the American Association of Feline Practitioners, 50% of cats at 15 years of age (85 in humans) exhibit signs of brain aging. The impact of brain aging illnesses in senior cats can be significant not only on your cat, but on your entire family as well.

Signs of cognitive brain disorders in senior cats can include:

Decreased interaction with humans and other pets

Less desire to eat

Urination or defecation outside the litter box

Decreased problem-solving skills

Less awareness of their surroundings

Inconsistent sleep-wake cycles

Loud crying – especially during nighttime hours

Just as humans can take steps to fight the signs of brain aging, so can your senior cat. In fact, this is when your cat needs you the most. With certain safety precautions, the right nutrition and mental stimulation, you can help your cat adjust to any behavior problems and keep them mentally fit as your cat grows older.

At mealtime, choose a food that’s rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids to help improve your cat’s cognitive function. Incorporate a puzzle ball or maze into feeding time to encourage your cat to hunt and stimulate brain activity.

At night, make sure your cat’s sleeping area is both quiet and safe. Be sure to keep a light or night light turned on to help with declining vision, and to better accommodate your cat’s altered sleep-wake cycles and added propensity to wander.

At all times, be sure to apply nonskid surfaces throughout the house, and add ramps or steps to allow your senior cat to reach places without having to jump. Increase the number and size of litter boxes to help with your cat’s increased waste elimination – another common behavioral change in senior cats.

<p> <strong><span class='nowrap'>Ideal Balance™</span> No Grain Feline Adult</strong> is specially formulated to meet the needs of adult cats and is made with NO GRAINS. We guarantee the perfect balance of nutrition for your cat's health - nothing more, nothing less.</p><p></p><p>

<p> <strong><span class='nowrap'>Ideal Balance™</span> No Grain Feline Adult</strong> is specially formulated to meet the needs of adult cats and is made with NO GRAINS. We guarantee the perfect balance of nutrition for your cat's health - nothing more, nothing less.</p><p></p><p>

Keep your cat happy with Hill's &#153;<span class='nowrap'>Science Plan</span>&#153;Tender Chunks in Gravy with Beef. Each pouch is a complete food containing the right combination of vitamins and minerals to keep your cat in the very best of health.

Keep your cat happy with Tender Chunks in Gravy with chicken. Each pouch is a complete food containing exactly the right combination of vitamins and minerals to keep your cat in the very best of health.

Keep your cat happy with Tender Chunks in Gravy with chicken. Each pouch is a complete food containing exactly the right combination of vitamins and minerals to keep your cat in the very best of health.

Sterilised cats are over three times more likely to become overweight and suffer with urinary problems. <br>Hill's™ <span class='nowrap'>Science Plan™</span> Feline Sterilised Cat Mature Adult Chicken is tailored to meet the needs of sterilised cats. Formulated with clinically proven antioxidants and a unique weight management formula.